If you’re thinking about going into franchising, one of the first things you will think about is about whether you should join a large conglomerate like Burger King or Spar, or if would it be better to go with a new franchise business. Which would be a better fit...

A franchisee of a Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe branch has been hailed a hero after deciding to deliver free essentials to customers. Darren Springer, who owns a Mr Simms franchise store in Bromley, London, usually sells chocolate and confectionery. But that didn't stop him dishing out basic food and...

A Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe branch will delight children with a selection of its tastiest chocolates. The Knutsford location of the sweet shop franchise got involved with the local council's Easter competition. Children coloured in a picture of a rabbit and submitted their finished creations in the hope of winning some...

A Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe franchisee has helped a food bank that closed because of the COVID-19 crisis. Julia Chard, who owns the Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe in Knutsford, Cheshire, is donating her Easter stock to Knutsford food bank after closing up shop. Chard said: “On Saturday I had strict...

The Victorian-style sweet shop opened up its sweet-shop experience to the visually impaired with its new braille menus. One location of sweet-shop franchise Mr Simms has taken the initiative to make its store more inclusive to all different kinds of customers. Its Worcester location has launched braille menus to honour its charity...

Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe has launched its “12 Sweets of Christmas” campaign to show off its delicious festive offerings. Sweetshop franchise Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe has hopped on board with the festive marketing as it launches its latest promotion, the 12 Sweets of Christmas, inspired by the famous Christmas...

After more than 25 years in international education, I wanted to focus on an area closer to home - our town centres. Having always been a supporter of independent businesses and with a keen interest in creativity and innovation, it was frustrating to see our local shops and services struggling....